Join MPI Virginia for its first Quarterly Meeting, November 2-3, 2023 at The Graduate in Richmond. 

Thank you to the Graduate Richmond for being the inaugural Quarterly Education & Networking 

Host Sponsor!

Agenda

Thursday, November 2nd, 2023

Friday, November 3rd, 2023

*Check back for updates as we are still updating speakers and making some exciting additions to the program!

Registration Fees

Thursday Reception Only- $40.00

Full Registration - Early Bird - Register by Midnight Thursday October 12! 

• Member: $95
• Non-Member: $110

Full Registration After October 12

• Member: $105
• Non-Member: $120

One-day Registrations Rates:

Thursday, November 2, Only

• Member: $50
• Non-Member: $65

Friday, November 3, Only

• Member: $65
• Non-Member: $80

Education Sessions

State of the Industry by Virginia Tourism

Dan Roberts & Lindsey Norment, Thursday, November 2nd, 3:00pm-4:00pm

Leaders from the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s Research & Brand team will present an overview of the health of Virginia’s tourism industry and its marketing efforts to help accelerate the recovery. Dan Roberts, Director of Research & Marke tIntelligence will share recent performance highlights and the outlook for Virginia’s tourism industry. Lindsey Norment, Brand Director, will share how VTC’s understanding of the core Virginia traveler has evolved, and how VTC’s 2023 campaigns are targeting enriched travelers with an expanded footprint and set of tactics to help accelerate Virginia’s recovery.

Accessibility as part of your DEI Efforts

Matt Robinette, Thursday, November 2nd, 4:00pm-5:00pm

ADA is an important point in the history of the United States but does it go far enough? We’ll discuss the value of designing events for all abilities, resources available to organizations that plan mass gatherings as a member benefit, and how planners can avoid real or perceived exclusionary practices when producing events.

Event Design Using AI

Andréa Lyons, Friday, November 3rd, 9:00am-10:00am

The All About Presentation has been using Midjourney, an AI-based tool, to create photos, illustrations, and drawings based on content inputted. Learn the power of AI through using a new tool called, Midjourney. Andrea will demonstrate how you can design and entire room by providing a designer's style or detailed prompts, including furniture and decorations, stage sets and more.

Education Session: Event Design Using AI 

Friday, November 3rd, 10:00am-10:20am

When we meet, we change the world. So here is your chance! Are you looking to fill a job? Are you looking for a new vendor? Do you have a new space opening soon? This is the time and place to share! Participate in a short open-room forum that encourages attendees to share and build connections. Attendees should come prepared to share professional announcements, job openings, upcoming events, and any other connection you are looking to make! This will be a regular part of MPI Virginia's Quarterly Programs because MPI Virginia strives to provide dedicated space for members and guests to connect and strengthen the industry.

Emerging Trends and Impact Across the Planning Industry, A Panel Discussion

Kate Franzen, Paige Harrar, Friday, November 3rd, 10:30am-11:45am

The Graduate Richmond is providing MPI Virginia guests with a great rate of $169/night! 

To ensure you secure MPI Virginia's rate book your lodging as a part of the room block at The Graduate Richmond here.